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Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case
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I am strongly considering buying the aerus biospeed bicycle travel case. I have read a lot of positive feedback. I am curious to how the slowtwitch community feels about this? Goods/Bads?

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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [staropolim] [ In reply to ]
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anyone have any problems with the aerus biospeed bike bag for airline travel?

anyone use it with a carbon bike? any bike damage?

how padded is it? can I feet an bike with aero bars and my zip 808's in it and feel comfortable it will be safe (if I wrape with pipe insulation, towels, bubble wrap, etc)?
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [dnowak2] [ In reply to ]
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I traveled for 3 weeks in Europe with a P2C in the bag. It would go in and out of the car endlessly as we packed and unpacked luggage. The flights there/back and all of the handling during the trip provided scratch free travelling. I also took a 404 front and 900 disc rear on the trip. I just used a little bubble wrap around the frame and foam on both sides of the disc. I packed all cycle gear, wetsuit, two helmets and my nutrition and the bag weighed in at 44 lbs.
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [staropolim] [ In reply to ]
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I have a brand new one for sale in the classifieds. PM me if you are interested.
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [staropolim] [ In reply to ]
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You have probably read my previous "shill" posts about it, as I've been quite satisfied with mine so far. 2 round trips, one int'l. $0 in baggage fees. Saved almost 2x the cost of the case in fees,!

The case is super light, also. Bike + case + helmet, shoes, pump, a few etc items = less than 40lb.

Would buy again A++++++++++++
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [staropolim] [ In reply to ]
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I 1000 percent love this case. Five flight this year, one international, $0 in bike fees. I even flew into and out of Vegas for Interbike on United, no charge. You do need to be thoughtful in packing your bike, need to keep it just bike and wheels in there to keep it light, and need to be a bit crafty at the counter sometimes. But nothing else even affords you the chance to avoid the fees.

Jay Prasuhn
Marketing Specialist, American Bicycle Group (Quintana Roo//Litespeed//Obed)
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [STJay] [ In reply to ]
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Where can one purchase this bike case? online or retail store?

"I swim because that's how I get to ride my bike."

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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [SLOW&STEADY] [ In reply to ]
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can buy at the following link:
http://www.shopatron.com/....0.1.1.45732.0.0.0.0
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [dnowak2] [ In reply to ]
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after reading all the praise to my question, I bought the aerus case. used it for the first time to for clearwater. no charges either way on delta (except for the standard $20 to check a bag)!! and no bike damage. love it so far.
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [amykloner] [ In reply to ]
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I don't mean to hijack the thread but..I just bought 2 of these bags and have some quick questions.

Do you remove the rear derailleur as instructed in the packing procedures. If so, does this effect shifting when its put back on? Thanks to anyone who can answer this for me.
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [SLOW&STEADY] [ In reply to ]
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Hi All,

we are now bringing in some sweet bags from Germany and just received our first shipment yesterday. you can order them online, or have your bike dealer order them from us (for you). more info at www.evocusa.com.

feedback and thoughts are very welcome.


Kervin

Rotor Bike Components USA
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [JMan] [ In reply to ]
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I always remove the derailleur and have not any issues with shifting after reattaching. I, too, love this bike case.

Shawn
TORRE Consulting Services, LLC
http://www.TORREcs.com

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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [ShawnF] [ In reply to ]
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That's great thanks for the info!!
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [dnowak2] [ In reply to ]
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I have been looking at bike cases. The coffin has the obvious advantage of added protection but they're expensive, humongous, and likely to attract the oversize baggage fee.

I may have to look at the Aerus bag. I just have a lot of anxiety putting my $6,000 carbon baby in the hands of airline baggage handlers without a fortress built around it.

Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [ShawnF] [ In reply to ]
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I always remove the derailleur and have not any issues with shifting after reattaching. I, too, love this bike case.

x2. Always remove the derailleur and pack up in the provided pouch-thingy, it's easy to re-install and doesn't affect shifting at all.
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [GMAN 19030] [ In reply to ]
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I just have a lot of anxiety putting my $6,000 carbon baby in the hands of airline baggage handlers without a fortress built around it.

Pro tip: You can wrap each tube in bubble wrap. Then, wrap each tube in cardboard (from an old moving box or whatever). If still feeling anxious (which is understandable), buy some hard cardboard or plastic tubes, slice them up a bit and wrap each bicycle tube in the hard cardboard tubes. This should provide additional protection to your bike.
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [kervinq] [ In reply to ]
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Hi All,

we are now bringing in some sweet bags from Germany and just received our first shipment yesterday. you can order them online, or have your bike dealer order them from us (for you). more info at www.evocusa.com.

feedback and thoughts are very welcome.

This bag looks pretty sweet too!

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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [JMan] [ In reply to ]
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I don't mean to hijack the thread but..I just bought 2 of these bags and have some quick questions.

Do you remove the rear derailleur as instructed in the packing procedures. If so, does this effect shifting when its put back on? Thanks to anyone who can answer this for me.

I took the derailleur off the first couple times and never had shifting issues. But then I got lazy and stopped taking it off. I just pack more foamies and haven't had a problem yet. But I'd follow the directions if I were you. Do as I say, not as I do. ;)

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Amy Kloner
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [amykloner] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks Amy. Now that I know there will be no shifting issues when I remove the rear de, I'll go ahead and take them off. My wife and I are traveling to IM COZ on Wednesday. What are the odds that we get both our Aerus travel cases checked in without a fee? I know we will have fun trying. Maybe having two identical cases will make it easier :)

J.J.
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [JMan] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks Amy. Now that I know there will be no shifting issues when I remove the rear de, I'll go ahead and take them off. My wife and I are traveling to IM COZ on Wednesday. What are the odds that we get both our Aerus travel cases checked in without a fee? I know we will have fun trying. Maybe having two identical cases will make it easier :)

J.J.

Isn't there a MASSAGE THERAPY CONVENTION in Cozumel next weekend???

... just an idea. Use your imagination when they ask what's in the bag. What airline are you flying?

I'll be co-announcing that race. Come say hello (or hola)!

Good luck and safe travels.

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Amy Kloner
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [amykloner] [ In reply to ]
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We are flying Continential so I think its supposed to be $100 per bike. First we will try the 'distraction' technique and if asked yes we will be very creative. Maybe we'll say we are massage therapists and that there are massage tables inside. :) Still will still probably get charged for being oversize. Who knows maybe our ticket agent will still be groggy we fly out at ~6 am.

Look forward to see you in sunny warm Cozumel MX!

J.J.
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [JMan] [ In reply to ]
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I'm interested to hear from any IMAZ or IMCoz travelers with this bag to see if you were able to check it without the oversize and/or bike fees.

Keep us posted.

Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [JMan] [ In reply to ]
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We are flying Continential so I think its supposed to be $100 per bike. First we will try the 'distraction' technique and if asked yes we will be very creative. Maybe we'll say we are massage therapists and that there are massage tables inside. :)

Dev's strategy for answering the "what's in the bag question" that has worked for me:

Flight Attendant: "So, what's in the bag?" (Or, "Is that a bicycle?")
Marty: "It's triathlon equipment, ma'am."
FA: "What's that?"
Marty: "Oh, you know, swim-bike-run."
FA: "I see. So, there's a bike in there?"
Marty: "There are bicycle parts in there, yes."

It also helps to (a) arrive WAY early, (b) be nice and friendly (but not flirty unless it comes naturally to you), and (c) don't lie.

BTW Dev if we ever meet in person I owe you a round, you've saved me a bunch of money by recommending this case to me.
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Re: Aerus Biospeed Bicycle Travel Case [staropolim] [ In reply to ]
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I took three bikes to Kona during IM and only paid $80 because I had too many bags. When they asked what was it was, I replied "luggage". GREAT BAGS! With helmet and shoes, they were about 30 pounds. Well under the 50 pound per bag limit.


Director - Checkmate Triathlon Team
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